Bruce C. Seigars, 48, of Wiscasset, died Nov. 24 at his residence from cancer.
He was born in Hartford, Conn. on Nov. 21, 1962, a son of James A. and Mary E. (Boudin) Seigars. On May 22, 1983 he married Rebecca M. DeLong and they resided in Wiscasset.
He became a licensed motorcycle safety instructor in 1993 and was dedicated to both the political and safety arenas. The National Motorcycle Safety Foundation awarded him “Outstanding Rider Coach of Maine” in 2004. He co-owned REGROUP Motorcycle Education, a hands-on training school. He loved motorcycling. It was his passion! He lived to ride and teach. He bought his first motorcycle from Oscar Cronk of Cronk’s Outdoor Supply.
Bruce owned and operated Bruce’s Burner Service from 1991-2002. He was employed at Wiscasset School System, MSAD #75, Ames Supply, Le Garage, Dead River, Ace Plumbing & Heating, Harry’s Heating, and Bob Kimmich’s service station where he held a motor vehicle inspection license. He also ran a paper route in Wiscasset. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1982 and attended the New England Fuel Institute for heating system maintenance and repair.
He was a member, area representative, county director, and Region II Vice President of the United Bikers of Maine from 1982-1999. He helped establish the current motorcycle safety and training standards for the state of Maine and in 1994 received the “Generous Contribution Award for Motorcycle Rider Education.” He was also a charter member of the Sons of American Legion in Wiscasset.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Seigars of Wiscasset; parents, Jim and Mary Seigars of Wiscasset; brothers, Jim Seigars Jr. of Wiscasset and Jay Seigars of Westport Island; father-in-law, Robert DeLong and wife Linda of Florida; mother-in-law, Asenath Morton and husband Butch of Westport Island; many aunts, uncles, cousins; three nieces; and three nephews.
At the request of Bruce, no service will be held. However, in the spring of 2011, there will be a gathering of family and friends with a motorcycle ride to celebrate his life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
